About the forum in English

June 3–4, 2010,
Moscow, Hilton Leningradskaya

FASHION RETAIL 2010: CRISIS LESSONS, FUTURE STRATEGIES

III International Business Forum for Owners and General Directors of retail chains specializing in sales of clothing, shoes, and accessories, as well as manufacturers and distributors

Expert Council:

Brendan Dorrian

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Global Retail Network

Alexander Lopatin

President, F.D. Lab Group

Kseniya Ryasova

Head of Finn Flare Russia

Vladislav Granovsky

President, Vassa

Yulia Pilyugina

General Director, RUSPUBLICA designer clothing retail

Olga Eremeyeva

General Director, Vesch! retail chain

Andrey Berezhnoy

General Director, Ralf Ringer

Alexey Pshenichny

General Director, Vysshaya Liga sportswear retail chain

Forum Highlights

THE ONLY business forum for meeting of fashion industry’s chief executives in Russia

THIRD ANNUAL meeting

POSITIVE OPINION of 2008 and 2009 forum delegates

AUDIENCE:

international brands;
multi-brand distributors and retailers;
national brands;
regional retail;
manufacturers

PRESENTATIONS by experts: Crocus City Mall, MEGA, Global Retail Network, Camuto Group, Vesch! retail chain, RUSPUBLICA designer clothing retail chain, Vysshaya Liga sportswear retail chain; manufacturing companies with own retail chains, including Tom Farr, Ralf Ringer, Finn Flare, Vassa, SELA, etc.

EVENT-PACKED PROGRAM: 2 days, over 15 sessions, only important and pressing topics

AMONG THE KEY TOPICS ON THE AGENDA:

How is the fashion market changing due to crisis-related pressures and development of international chains in Russia?
Consumer: new growth parameters and green shoots in 2010
Development strategies for private labels in Russia
What ideas allowed the leaders to develop their business during a recession?
Domestic production: what are our competitive advantages?
Customs: operating in the environment of the new customs union
Franchising: crisis relationship management

APPLIED SOLUTIONS:

RETAIL FRANCHISE SUMMIT. Brands with potential in Russia (60 minutes for discussion with potential partners – leading international brands)
Applied workshops on merchandising, showcasing, online sales, and marketing
Focus sessions with heads of major retail chains: international, national, and regional

Frequently asked questions

Dates: June 3–4, 2010

Place: Moscow, Hilton Leningradskaya, 21/40 Kalanchevskaya St.

Registration: opens February 15, closes May 31

Prices: EUR 895 (not including VAT) prior to May 1, and EUR 995 (not including VAT) after May 1

Additional expenses: none, everything is included

Registration: +7 (495) 785-22-06, +7 (495) 785-22-08 — Irina Chinnova, Dina Kashirina, Natalia Butrik

Accommodation: Hilton Leningradskaya hotel
Special rates for Forum delegates!